Dave M

Profile Thoughts

Folks, I have just self-published The Journal of Bill Smith, as both paperback (costs a bundle) and Kindle (not nearly so expensive). I really appreciate my fans whose comments have made this a better book.

ELumpkins: HEY; This is good. There are but a few Authors who could publish this article and have it accepted by most readers. The article is well written and presented at the correct time. I am sure a lot of folks are wondering what happened in this recent election,well here is trheir answer. They best pay attention if the Republican party is to survive. Great post

November 14, 2012 at 3:28PM

Maureen's Pen: Congrats on placing third in the BOM contest my friend:) Hugs.

December 6, 2012 at 9:38AM

ABOUT

Location

Dalton Georgia USA

Born

August

Gender

Male

Member

Standard

Joined

February 2007

Dave M was born in 1941. After teaching in university, he took a position at the US Navy's research base in Panama City, Florida. He has since retired. He and his wife, Mary Jane, currently live in Dalton, Georgia.

OK. Enough of this third-person stuff. It's pretentious. Now, I'll really tell you about myself. First off, my family. Mary Jane and I have been married for forty-two years and counting. We have two daughters and a granddaughter, and all four women are the apples of my eye.

Now, about retirement. I love it! I can get up when I please and go to bed when I please. In between these two activities, I can also do what I please. Even so, there are not enough hours in the day to do everything I want to do. Boredom is not an option.

First off, I enjoy reading and writing. Of course, I wouldn't be here if I didn't. I've written quite a bit of science fiction (nuts and bolts, no dungeons and dragons), mostly for the enjoyment of myself and Mary Jane. I have self-published a book (there's a link to it somewhere around here). For the past several months, I've belonged to a writer's group that meets twice a month.

My reading interests go well beyond science fiction. Because my mother was born in Russia (in 1916), I've become very interested in the history of the Soviet Union, especially its social history in the 1920's and 1930's. Now that Communism is dead, honest research, sifting through archives and interviewing old people, is producing a wealth of excellent books.

I also enjoy yard work, growing azaleas, petunias and other beautiful plants. Mary Jane enjoys growing juicy tomatoes. We both enjoy jigsaw puzzles, and we especially enjoy sitting on our high porch, ten feet off the ground. We feel like we're up in the trees that surround our house, and we like watching what our neighbors are up to. Yes, we're nosy, but so are they.

FANS

FOLLOWING

One man's take on life told thru humorous short stories from his childhood on into his mid-50's; from feeling like an outcast in school to being an adult. His intent: hope. Hope in that you shall see, no matter how rough life can seem -and is- at times, that you may be able to enjoy it. Each story will bring a laugh, a smile, a tear, a lesson.

The 23rd Annual Book Awards said:
"We Really Need To Laugh" shares “memories which will resonate with many readers. Overall a creative presentation of the author’s life given in a rather sing-song poetic story telling style; a pleasant read"

Paige Swanson inherits her aunt's mansion and moves to Savannah, Georgia. There she meets Cash Wilkins, the architect hired to restore the home to its full glory, and Bradley, the resident ghost - a Confederate soldier killed in the Battle of Chickamauga.

Locals believe Civil War treasure's hidden in the mansion. Paige's new home becomes a target for thieves. Both Cash and Bradley vie to protect her. Who will succeed? Will Paige find an even greater treasure; romance with Cash?

This novel weaves a tale of romance, history, and ghostly mystery that keeps readers enthralled from the first page to the last.